Eye problems can range from mild to severe; some are chronic, while others may resolve on their own, never to appear again. The articles below will give you a basic understanding of some of these problems and their implications. The cardinal rule is if your eyes don’t look good, feel good or see well, you should visit your optometrist.
The following is a short list of common eye conditions we treat, such as astigmatism, dry eye syndrome and presbyopia. For information about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy please see Eye Disease Management. Please book an appointment with our optometrist if you have any concerns.
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Astigmatism is a very common eye condition that's easily corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses and on some occasions, surgery.
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Dry eye is a common term but it actually describes a large range of eye conditions that cause irritation, burning, grittiness, tearing and redness of the eyes. We determine what causes your dry eyes and then tailor an individual treatment plan.
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As we reach middle age, particularly after age 40, it is common to start to experience difficulty with reading and performing other tasks that require near vision. This is because with age, the lens of our eye becomes increasingly inflexible, making it harder to focus on close objects. This condition is called presbyopia and eventually it happens to some extent, to everyone as they age.
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Also called farsightedness, hyperopia is a common vision problem that can cause headaches, eyestrain and trouble reading.
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Also called nearsightedness, myopia is a very common vision problem.
